One of the aims of the HSC, which has responsibility for workplace health and safety regulation in the UK, is to ensure that all organisations with boards have an understanding of their responsibilities for health and safety.

The HSC last issued guidance for directors back in 2001 and felt it was time for new guidance to help get the health and safety message over to directors.

The closing date for taking part in the consultation is Friday 22 June and the HSC hope to have the new guidance available in autumn 2007.

Internet link: Institute of Directors website , draft guidance , To take part in the consultation